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Fast Facts
*Since June 2004, the number of single adults living in shelter has been reduced by 19%, from 8,432 to 6,831 in October 2008.

*From October 2007 to October 2008, the number of adult families in shelter on an average night dropped 8%, from 1,385 to 1,275.











HOPE 2009
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DHS ‘CODE BLUE’ Emergency Procedure Protects Those Seeking Shelter Due to Winter Weather - Increased street outreach to be on hand for low temperature times.
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Borden Avenue Veteran's Residence with DHS Commissioner at Veteran's Day Parade

Clients and staff from the Borden Avenue Veterans Residence march in New York City's Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2008, with DHS Commissioner Robert V. Hess


City Moves Over 850 From Street to Housing

City Moves Over 850 Individuals From Street To Housing Through Innovative Outreach
Gerald P. (right), who had been homeless for 22 years, stands with Alex Abell, the DHS contracted NYC Street to Home outreach worker who convinced him to enter housing. In the first year of DHS’ new outreach program, more than 850 people have moved from the street into housing.

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Uniting for Solutions Beyond Shelter: The Action Plan for NYC

City Highlights Homeless Services Progress in Implementing Ambitious Five-Year Plan Initiatives
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Mayor Bloomberg Announces Settlement

Mayor Bloomberg Announces Settlement With the Legal Aid Society Ending 25-Year Litigation and Court Oversight of Homeless Family Services System
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Daily Census
(For December 3, 2008)
8,039 Families
With Children
1,320 Adult Families
6,470 Single Adults

35,153

Total Individuals
 

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENTS

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Uniting for Solutions Beyond Shelter
Uniting for Solutions Beyond Shelter is an action plan that brings together the business, nonprofit, and public sector communities to address the challenging issue of homelessness at its core.
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